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Council & local affairs, 1938

1,438 stories in Riverina's papers · page 46 of 72

The Mayor Interviewed Interesting Facts with Regard to New Air Base

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 23 August 1938 · page 2

In an interesting interview with the Mayor (Aid. Yeoman), who is a returned soldier and one who is deeply interested in defence matters, on…

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Riverina Air Base Search for a New Centre for Air Training Squadron Visit of Defence Officers to Narandera Mayor Confident Narandera District Can Meet All Requirements

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 23 August 1938 · page 2

On Thursday last Wing Commanded Bladin and McCauley, officers of the Defence Department, visited Narandera for the purpose of making a…

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Wagga's Carnival Week Australia's Greatest Country Show the Mayor's Message Visitors Welcomed to Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 August 1938 · page 8

Once again the show is here, and to us that means the Murrumbidgee Pastoral and Agricultural Association's great annual display and festival—the 74th Wagga Wagga Show, which is…

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Coronation Celebrations the Final Figures £49/12/7 to Council For Albert Park Beautification

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 24 August 1938 · page 3

The final meeting of the Cootamundra Coronation Celebrations Committee was held in the council chambers on Monday night. Those…

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Tumbarumba Electricity Discussed by Shire Council Extension of Burrinjuck System

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 4

At this month's meeting of the Shire Council a letter was received from the Department of Works and Local Government…

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Public View Letters to the Editor About Council Discussions

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 3

Sir-- In the last issue of the TIMES is the report of the council's discussion on a certain site along the Tumbarumba Creek. I am not wishing to enter into the [?] and…

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P. and C. District Council Important Matters Discussed New School for Rosewood Mooted

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 2

At a meeting of the P. and C. District Council in Tumbarumba some important decisions were arrived at. These…

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Highway Desired Narandera to Griffith Shire Councils Rebuffed LEETON

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 5

some time past the Willimbong shries council has been urging the suthoriera to have the road from Narandera to Griffith known as trunk…

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P. and C. Association District Council Formed

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 2

A meeting of delegates from several Parents and Citizens' Associations was held at the Narandera Intermediate High School on Wednesday…

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Wagga Council

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 27 August 1938 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council was attended by the Mayor (Ald. H. Gissing) and Aldermen J. N. Small, E…

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Boys Electrocuted Damages Against Council Two Hundred and Twenty-nine Page Judgment Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 August 1938 · page 5

Three hours were required to read a judgement consisting of 229 pages before the Full Court to-day. The court rejected the appeal of the…

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P. & C. District Council Formed

Daily Advertiser · Monday 29 August 1938 · page 2

At a meeting in Narandera of [?]a gates from several P. and C. associations it was decided to form a district council. The following officers…

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Carrathool Council Council Satisfactory Financial Position

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 30 August 1938 · page 1

Carrathool Shire Councillors on Monday of last week listened with pleasure to the statement by the Shire Clerk (Mr. J. McCormack) who…

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Mayor Charged Breaches of Act Alleged Use of Petrol and Cabs Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 August 1938 · page 3

Alleging that be had committed breaches of the Local Government Act, and while so disqualified had continued to act as an alderman, Allen Bernard…

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A.l.p Cootamundra Electoral Council Meeting

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 30 August 1938 · page 2

Pursuant to notice, the above Council met at the Town Hall, Cootamundra, on Sunday, 14th August. The President, Mr. E. Roddy…

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The Big Annual Sports Deputation Waits on Council

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 30 August 1938 · page 4

AT the meeting of the Municipal Council last night a deputation was received from the Cootamundra and District…

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Town Council Grant of £450 For Expenditure on Part of Parker St

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 30 August 1938 · page 3

ALD. F. Dickson (Mayor), J. Rinkin, D. Stratton, G. Black, T. Nicholson, R. Gibson, and L. Conkey attended the ordinary fornightly meeting last night. Correspondence…

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Cootamundra Alderman Resigns Cootamundra

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 31 August 1938 · page 3

The Cootamundra Council last night unexpectedly received the resignation of Alderman Alex Gilmour owing to ill-health. The by-election to fill…

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Sportsmen and Aldermen Conference at Narandera Narandera

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 31 August 1938 · page 2

Prior to the start of the regular meeting of Narandera Municipal Council last night, a conference was held between the aldermen and various…

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In the Council Marketing of Primary Products Bill Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 31 August 1938 · page 3

Speaking on the second reading of the Marketing of Primary Products (Amendment) Bill in the Legislative Council to-day, Mr. Concannon…

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